The Pianist - 12/27

From Hollywood.com

Synopsis: An adaptation based on the autobiography of the acclaimed Polish composer, Wladyslaw Szpilman, who detailed his survival during World War II, and narrowly escaped a roundup that sent his family to a death camp. A composer and pianist, Szpilman played the last live music heard over Polish radio airwaves before Nazi artillery hit. There, in Poland, Szpilman struggled to stay alive--even when cast away from those he loved. He spent the duration of the war war hiding in the ruins of Warsaw and scavenging for food and shelter. Szpilman eventually reclaimed his artistic gifts, and confronted his fears--with aid from the unlikeliest of sources.

i've not seen it, but my boss saw it this weekend. let me preface this by saying my boss is jewish and is VERY involved in the jewish community and jewish history. his review of the story was that it was a GREAT film that was maybe even more "dead on" than schindler's list as it followed one jew during the holocaust instead of thousands, so you were able to "feel" his experiences a bit more closely. he said it was wonderful, BUT...he likes odd movies.